RECOGNITION OF IBAKM® AND CIBAKM® QUALIFICATIONS BY OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY’S POST GRADUATE COLLEGE
The Post Graduate College of Obafemi Awolowo University in Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria, has officially recognized the Membership Qualifications and Professional Certifications offered by the Institute of Business Administration and Knowledge Management (IBAKM®) and the Chartered Institute of Business Administration and Knowledge Management (CIBAKM®). Consequently, individuals holding a Higher National Diploma (HND) alongside the IBAKM® and CIBAKM® Membership Qualifications and Professional Certifications are now eligible to apply directly for the Executive Masters of Business Administration (Executive MBA) Programme at the Post Graduate College, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria.
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, was established as one of three universities in Nigeria between 1961 and 1962. Its establishment followed a report submitted to the Federal Government in September 1960 by a Commission chaired by Sir Eric Ashby, the Master of Clare College, Cambridge. The commission, appointed in April 1959, was tasked with surveying the needs of post-secondary and higher education in Nigeria.
IBAKM® AND CIBAKM® EARNS WIEMO® QUALITY ASSURANCE CERTIFICATION
IBAKM® and CIBAKM® has been awarded the World Innovators and Education Management Organization (WIEMO®) QUALITY ASSURANCE AND STANDARD IN EDUCATION CERTIFICATION following a comprehensive evaluation of its administration, institutional integrity, academic quality, and research and innovation management. This prestigious certification from WIEMO® signifies an elevated global recognition, accreditation, and certification status for the Membership Qualifications, Professional Certifications, Specialized Certifications, and Diploma Certifications offered by the IBAKM® and CIBAKM®.
WIEMO®, a global innovation and education management organization, is committed to advancing the art and science of innovation and education across diverse fields, activities, and endeavors. The organization’s primary objective is the promotion and advancement of innovation and education at all levels, ensuring quality standards and best practices. WIEMO® specializes in managing and certifying training and educational institutions, guaranteeing quality assurance aligned with international benchmarks. Additionally, it provides crucial educational support services, including research and development, curriculum design and management, and advisory and consultancy services.
COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIP FOR GLOBAL RESEARCH AND INNOVATION: IBAKM® AND CIBAKM® WITH EUDOXIA RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS
The Institute of Business Administration and Knowledge Management (IBAKM®) and the Chartered Institute of Business Administration and Knowledge Management (CIBAKM®) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Eudoxia Research University in New Castle, USA, and the Eudoxia Research Centre in New Delhi, India, on August 12, 2022. The primary objective of this MoU is to explore opportunities for international research and innovation growth. This collaboration aims to foster joint research, training, and capacity building, focusing on research opportunities in India, Nigeria, and globally, benefiting both parties. Additionally, it seeks to identify funding sources to support these opportunities.
The MoU facilitates several collaborative initiatives, including mutual research patent development, publication of high-quality research papers in peer-reviewed journals, establishment of new international journals and book publications, faculty and student exchanges, and faculty development programs. It will also involve organizing workshops, seminars, conferences, leadership programs, International Executive Education (IEE), International Innovation Program (IIP), and various academic and professional activities. Eudoxia Research University in New Castle, USA, and Eudoxia Research Centre in New Delhi, India, aim to create an innovative environment conducive to quality research and capacity building among researchers, academicians, professionals, and practitioners. This collaboration seeks to bridge the gap between ideas and real-world application, fostering transformation and innovation.
The systematic research and collaborative efforts in the field of innovation are anticipated to significantly mitigate global unemployment challenges. Notably, Eudoxia Research University in New Castle, USA, and Eudoxia Research Centre in New Delhi, India, currently maintain a global network across 193 countries.
STRATEGIC ALLIANCE: IBAKM® AND CIBAKM® PARTNERSHIP WITH WIU® FOR LIFELONG LEARNING
The Institute of Business Administration and Knowledge Management (IBAKM®) and the Chartered Institute of Business Administration and Knowledge Management (CIBAKM®) have formed a strategic alliance with World Innovators University (WIU®) for the implementation of its Mandatory Training Programmes (MTP). These programs encompass Professional Certifications, Specialized Certifications, Professional Public Practice Certifications and Licensing, Combined Honours Certifications, Professional Diploma Certifications, and the Technician Certification Programme. They are offered through distance learning via the robust e-learning platforms of World Innovators University®.
Additionally, IBAKM® and CIBAKM® collaborate with World Innovators University (WIU®) to facilitate Continuing Professional Education and Development (CPED) as well as organize Conferences and Summits. World Innovators University® stands as a preeminent global institution, characterized by its multiculturalism, multilingualism, and innovation-driven approach to lifelong learning. It is strategically established to foster human capital development across various fields of study, human endeavors, activities, developments, processes, professions, and practices through the nexus of innovation and education. World Innovators University® operates in accordance with the statutory mandate of the World Innovators and Education Management Organization (WIEMO).
NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICE CORPS, DIRECTORATE HEADQUARTERS, ABUJA, NIGERIA
The Institute of Business Administration and Knowledge Management (IBAKM® Global), in collaboration with the Chartered Institute of Business Administration and Knowledge Management (CIBAKM®), is officially recognized as an approved and accredited strategic partner of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Directorate Headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria. This collaboration is established to facilitate Empowerment, Job Advisory, and Counselling (JAC), as well as Post-Camp Training and Certification for NYSC Corps Members. The partnership seamlessly aligns with the ethos and objectives of the Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) initiative. Formal approval was granted and communicated through a letter dated 9th August 2021, bearing reference number NYSC/DHQ/SAED/CLB/Y/VOL.VI/276.
FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA
The Institute of Business Administration and Knowledge Management (IBAKM® Global), the Chartered Institute of Business Administration and Knowledge Management (CIBAKM®), and the Association of Business Administration and Knowledge Management Professionals (ABAKMP®) are duly established in accordance with the Laws of the Federation of Nigeria.
The names, logos, certifications, and other intellectual property associated with the Institute of Business Administration and Knowledge Management (IBAKM® Global), Chartered Institute of Business Administration and Knowledge Management (CIBAKM®), and Association of Business Administration and Knowledge Management Professionals (ABAKMP®) have been approved, registered and protected under the Trademark Act, CAP T13 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004.
MOANGLOBAL PROFESSIONALS GROUP
The Institute of Business Administration and Knowledge Management (IBAKM® Global), in collaboration with the Chartered Institute of Business Administration and Knowledge Management (CIBAKM®), maintains a strategic alliance with Moanglobal Professionals Group. This partnership is focused on Professional Education and Training, General Administration, Human Resource Management, Organizational Development, and the provision of Consultancy Services. It is guided by a commitment to world-class standards, quality assurance, and international best practices.
Moanglobal Professionals Group boasts decades of experience in delivering top-notch professional education and training. Additionally, the group offers strategic and innovative technological and professional services across diverse sectors and industries, leveraging over 10 decades of cumulative consulting experience within its professional team. Moanglobal Professionals Group sustains a strategic partnership with Amplios Consultants Pte Ltd, a global network of independent consulting organizations collaborating to deliver premier services to clients in APAC, the Middle East, Africa, North America, and Europe. Furthermore, it collaborates with the Professional Evaluation and Certification Board (PECB), a global provider of training, examination, audit, and certification services. This collaboration extends to offering certifications for individuals, management systems, and products across a broad spectrum of international standards. Moanglobal Professionals Group is also engaged in partnerships with various other world-class organizations and institutions globally.